Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton, Hirschy Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 Riesling Nicole Lamarche’s grandfather) by his

Nicole Lamarche’s grandfather) by his uncle Edouard

This amazing effort confirms Krankl’s meticulous and nearly obsessively detailed work in both the vineyard and the winery

but remains grounded in the appellation's textbook racy chalk and charcoal profile

Wonderful length and beauty

Alain inherited his vines from both father and uncle

Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton, Hirschy Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 Riesling Nicole Lamarche’s grandfather) by hisin original carton 92 points Wine Spectator Offers focus and presence, with slightly brooding blueberry and pomegranate flavors that are laced with black tea and orange peel and build toward medium grained tannins . . . . [Only] 228 cases made. WineSpectator. com, Feb 2021